# Maintenance/Repairs **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=187 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 188 --- ## [Battery terminal has crack on it](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-has-crack-on-it/150026)
**Author:** [@iag360\_141684](https://community.cartalk.com/u/iag360_141684)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 9:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-terminal-has-crack-on-it/150026 "2021-12-28T09:07:19Z")
Does anyone know what type of metal this is and if I can weld some onto it? Car barely has a crank if I don’t drive it for 24 hours straight Kia amanti 2004 Battery is tested and it’s decent. Id rather not have to pul… --- ## [2016 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class - Misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gl-class-misfires/181487)
**Author:** [@tomsmith1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tomsmith1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-mercedes-benz-gl-class-misfires/181487 "2021-12-28T02:54:14Z")
engine light cylinders 1 and 4 misfire --- ## [2006 Lexus RX 400h - Steering issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-rx-400h-steering-issue/181485)
**Author:** [@Susu09](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Susu09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-lexus-rx-400h-steering-issue/181485 "2021-12-28T02:20:41Z")
Hit a 11 inch curb and steering immediately stopped working. Insurance denied claim. --- ## [Temperature gauge question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge-question/181457)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/temperature-gauge-question/181457 "2021-12-27T22:28:59Z")
As some of you know, I recently left my 2009 Corolla overnight to have a TPMS sensor replaced. As a result, I drove my wife’s 2016 Tucson to work. I noticed it took considerably longer for the temperature gauge to regist… --- ## [Head or block?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-or-block/181459)
**Author:** [@johnmichalhomes\_178350](https://community.cartalk.com/u/johnmichalhomes_178350)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/head-or-block/181459 "2021-12-27T22:19:38Z")
I have an '87 Toyota Corolla FX16 with the 4AGE DOHC engine, and fuel injection. It’s a long time piddle project. I think I’ve had the car for 14 years. Not so long ago, mileage wise, I had the engine rebuilt w/30 over h… --- ## [Shifting issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-issues/181395)
**Author:** [@Haightdrew876\_178682](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Haightdrew876_178682)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shifting-issues/181395 "2021-12-27T21:49:16Z")
I have a 2013 Subaru Outback 6 speed manual and for the past 5 months or so the clutch has been on its way out it slips very slightly and the bearings I feel are going out causing the bulk of the issues not allowing prop… --- ## [2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Won't take gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-wont-take-gas/181477)
**Author:** [@Henry-GeneGilbert](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Henry-GeneGilbert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-jeep-wrangler-unlimited-wont-take-gas/181477 "2021-12-27T21:30:21Z")
I have problems getting gas in as well. I have replaced the tank and the problem stills continue --- ## [1988 Ford Bronco - Ignition switch issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-bronco-ignition-switch-issue/181480)
**Author:** [@RodPerry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RodPerry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-ford-bronco-ignition-switch-issue/181480 "2021-12-27T21:01:58Z")
1988 bronco ll will stay but dies when key returns to run position --- ## [2016 Chevrolet 1500 - Bad lifters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-1500-bad-lifters/181469)
**Author:** [@Spydaboi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spydaboi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-chevrolet-1500-bad-lifters/181469 "2021-12-27T20:34:15Z")
Does anyone have a solution to the bad lifter problems --- ## [2013 Hyundai Equus - Keyless malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-equus-keyless-malfunction/181474)
**Author:** [@GeoffreyStanway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GeoffreyStanway)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-hyundai-equus-keyless-malfunction/181474 "2021-12-27T20:27:35Z")
Truck won’t open. Just with key --- ## [Four Bulbs in Headlight Assembly?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/four-bulbs-in-headlight-assembly/181466)
**Author:** [@YoshiMoshi3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/YoshiMoshi3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/four-bulbs-in-headlight-assembly/181466 "2021-12-27T12:42:33Z")
Hi I have a 2005 Toyota Camry. The front head light assembly appears to have four different bulbs. What is the purpose of the fourth bulb? I know that the ones furthest from the radiator on either side are turn signal b… --- ## [2001 Ford F-150 - Stalls in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-150-stalls-in-reverse/181440)
**Author:** [@Volvet1385](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Volvet1385)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 3:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-ford-f-150-stalls-in-reverse/181440 "2021-12-27T03:21:22Z")
2001 Ford F-150 used to stall when I put it in any gear and gave it gas, so starting small I replaced the fuel filter, no biggie. Now truck stalls when I put it in reverse. Ive heard of the inertia switch but never dealt… --- ## [Toyota stalls when shifted out of reverse or drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-stalls-when-shifted-out-of-reverse-or-drive/181461)
**Author:** [@awb8989](https://community.cartalk.com/u/awb8989)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-stalls-when-shifted-out-of-reverse-or-drive/181461 "2021-12-27T00:28:03Z")
Howdy, I have a 2004 Toyota Matrix. I have a couple of issues. First is coil for starter relay is receiving 6vdc, I’m curious if that could possibly be due to poor grounding on ecu, I’m not sure which ground wire it is. … --- ## [Driving with a slightly bulged tire is dangerous?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-with-a-slightly-bulged-tire-is-dangerous/181365)
**Author:** [@gandhi\_s-flip-flop](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gandhi_s-flip-flop)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/driving-with-a-slightly-bulged-tire-is-dangerous/181365 "2021-12-26T23:35:22Z")
I was getting a tire rotation and balancing after that my car start vibrating and making a noise around 15-20mph I took it back and they found out my rear tires which is on front is not smooth it is hard to visually see… --- ## [1999 Chrysler Town & Country - Two tine - no extra charge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chrysler-town-country-two-tine-no-extra-charge/181453)
**Author:** [@LouRunyan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LouRunyan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-chrysler-town-country-two-tine-no-extra-charge/181453 "2021-12-26T23:20:24Z")
Half my car is pink and other half is a very nice red. --- ## [Car smokes white, smells burnt, misfires on cold start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-smokes-white-smells-burnt-misfires-on-cold-start/181463)
**Author:** [@Unverbaut](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Unverbaut)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-smokes-white-smells-burnt-misfires-on-cold-start/181463 "2021-12-26T21:34:45Z")
Hi, thank you for your time. Yesterday I started my car (2006 Hyundai Tucson, engine code: G4GC) and it cranked over just fine. But after one second it started smoking white, knocking pretty bad and smelled burnt. Unsu… --- ## [Flaky tire pressure indicator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flaky-tire-pressure-indicator/181351)
**Author:** [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flaky-tire-pressure-indicator/181351 "2021-12-26T21:34:46Z")
Last night when I started my car the tire pressure indicator started blinking. I stopped ASAP and checked my tires. All were well above 30 psi and within 1 psi of each other. I restarted the car and the indicator continu… --- ## [Vortec swapped malibu](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vortec-swapped-malibu/181437)
**Author:** [@81\_malibuclassic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/81_malibuclassic)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vortec-swapped-malibu/181437 "2021-12-26T19:01:16Z")
I have a 81 malibu I have talked about on the site before and I am trying to make it a sleeper out of it I have thought about upgrading the 3.8 v6 in it as of now but I was wondering if swapping to a 5.3 vortec would be … --- ## [2012 Chevrolet Traverse - Dash lights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-dash-lights/181448)
**Author:** [@PugPuppyMama](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PugPuppyMama)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-chevrolet-traverse-dash-lights/181448 "2021-12-25T22:08:31Z")
I am a 60+ year old woman who has driven my 2012 Chevy Traverse since it was new. It’s great. I am having ongoing issues with the automatic light sensor. It probably works correctly but not to my satisfaction. The senso… --- ## [2000 Cadillac Eldorado - Odd sound after starting that then settles down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cadillac-eldorado-odd-sound-after-starting-that-then-settles-down/181321)
**Author:** [@GiovanniMoore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GiovanniMoore)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cadillac-eldorado-odd-sound-after-starting-that-then-settles-down/181321 "2021-12-25T02:01:08Z")
When I start my 2000 Eldorado Cadillac Etc it starts up but it makes a loud noise after starting for a minute what could that be it’s almost like a is hitting a fan or something5 --- ## [2007 Nissan Frontier - Top speed is 60 MPH](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-frontier-top-speed-is-60-mph/181409)
**Author:** [@GabrielCovarrubiasJr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GabrielCovarrubiasJr)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-frontier-top-speed-is-60-mph/181409 "2021-12-24T23:35:08Z")
My 2007 Nissan Frontier SE 4x4 V6 4.0 wont accelerate after it reaches 55 or 60 MPH what’s up with that. --- ## [What is this part called and how do I replace it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-part-called-and-how-do-i-replace-it/181160)
**Author:** [@infoquest500](https://community.cartalk.com/u/infoquest500)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 8:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-this-part-called-and-how-do-i-replace-it/181160 "2021-12-24T20:16:04Z")
Hi all, A mouse or rat took to munching on the rubber of this part in the diesel supply line of my Dacia Sandero from 2010 (see images). I do not know: a) what this part is called in English, and b) how to best remov… --- ## [Need advice about paint and dent repair](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-about-paint-and-dent-repair/181414)
**Author:** [@madhumilind\_178695](https://community.cartalk.com/u/madhumilind_178695)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-advice-about-paint-and-dent-repair/181414 "2021-12-24T18:09:30Z")
Hello everyone. I am a new member. We own a Honda Civic 2013. Last year during winter, it slid on ice and bumped into a metal pole. There is a dent and paint around it has come off. Body shop gave a quote of 4300 dollar… --- ## [Cylinder 1 and 4 misfire unknown cause](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-1-and-4-misfire-unknown-cause/181428)
**Author:** [@corinla4\_178706](https://community.cartalk.com/u/corinla4_178706)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cylinder-1-and-4-misfire-unknown-cause/181428 "2021-12-24T17:00:30Z")
My grand Cherokee idles rough, has cylinder misfires as well as a transmission code stating the solenoid is stuck open. The shop I took it to stated the engine is going bad based on the compression test. however when I r… --- ## [2016 Cadillac XTS = Cue-tastrophy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-xts-cue-tastrophy/181404)
**Author:** [@robert53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/robert53)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-xts-cue-tastrophy/181404 "2021-12-24T15:58:17Z")
cue system doesn’t seem to work right .my battery keeps dying and its brand new.sreen reads lower windows. --- ## [Help ID Knocking Noise From Rear Right Wheel](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-id-knocking-noise-from-rear-right-wheel/181423)
**Author:** [@toobadforbones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/toobadforbones)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-id-knocking-noise-from-rear-right-wheel/181423 "2021-12-24T15:48:41Z")
For a 2012 Ford Escape. A couple of weeks ago, I started to notice a fairly loud knocking noise from my rear right wheel. What’s unusual about it is that it only happens when actively accelerating (it completely stops wh… --- ## [2007 Infiniti G35 odometer panel malfunction](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-infiniti-g35-odometer-panel-malfunction/181425)
**Author:** [@EFRAIN](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EFRAIN)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 12:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-infiniti-g35-odometer-panel-malfunction/181425 "2021-12-24T12:19:13Z")
Odometer panel malfunction --- ## [2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV - Paint issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-esv-paint-issues/181391)
**Author:** [@PaulEricPradines](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PaulEricPradines)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-cadillac-escalade-esv-paint-issues/181391 "2021-12-23T23:57:00Z")
2016 Cadillac Escalade ESV with deteriorating clear coat on the hood and roof. Well cared for business vehicle, so definitely a defect in the clear coat. I have seen other 2016 Escalade’s with the same issue including … --- ## [2004 Ford Explorer - Heated seat issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-heated-seat-issue/181387)
**Author:** [@Jim29](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim29)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-ford-explorer-heated-seat-issue/181387 "2021-12-23T23:47:02Z")
Drivers seat heat button, will not turn back off heat ? --- ## [Headlight obsolescence?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-obsolescence/181286)
**Author:** [@art1966](https://community.cartalk.com/u/art1966)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 1:43am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlight-obsolescence/181286 "2021-12-23T01:43:22Z")
A headlight burned out in my '04 Camry. No sweat – I keep a HI beam and a LO beam spare in the glovebox. Changed it in a shopping center parking lot. Clean hands! Then I went to the national-chain auto parts store acr… [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=186) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/repair-and-maintenance/6.md?page=188)